Sam Helmick is president of the American Library Association. September is Library Card Sign Up Month, a time to celebrate not just the tradition of libraries, but the unique role they play in our ...

We will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1st. We hope this doesn’t create a problem and Sandy and I wish you all a Merry ...

Patrons display their new enhanced library cards at an April 6 sign-up event at the Fairbanks branch of Harris County (Tex.) Public Library. The cards offer another form of ID. Photo: Nancy Hu/Harris ...

Advocacy groups are demanding a dialogue with Houston leadership to move forward in making public library cards acceptable non-traditional identification when interacting with authorities. “We want ...

Enthusiastic families waited at the Lakewood Ranch Library doors on Saturday, eager to sign up for new library cards, dash around the state-of-the-art facility, and enjoy the opening weekend ...

For the rest of September, patrons of the Salt Lake City Public Library can get a discount at nearly 30 local businesses and attractions — including a dozen food and drink places — just by showing ...

AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Public Library's enhanced library cards have been a success since they were launched in early May. Over 550 cards have been given out since the launch, mostly benefitting ...

The legendary rapper Jay-Z is auctioning off a signed black leather Pinel et Pinel briefcase filled with custom metal library cards, each showcasing an example of his album artwork from across the ...

Hip-hop started in the Bronx borough of New York City 50 years ago, and the New York Public Library system joins the Queens Public Library in doing its part to join in the celebration. Starting on ...

Starting May 1, the Chicago Public Library is making changes to library cards and borrowing limits it says will make materials more accessible to Chicago residents. E-cards will be discontinued, and ...